Elettra is an international multidisciplinary laboratory operated by Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. as a user facility, featuring a 2.4 GeV, third-generation synchrotron light source and a variety of support laboratories. The extremely high quality of the machine and beamlines has set new performance records and has been producing results of great scientific interest. A free-electron laser (FEL) based, fourth generation source - FERMI@Elettra - is currently under construction. See http://www.elettra.trieste.it/FERMI/ for more information.
Job Description:
The excellence of the Elettra Laboratory relies on the continuous development of innovative light sources, whose working principle is based on the interplay between high-power femtosecond lasers, emission from relativistic electron beams and state-of-the-art instrumentation. This is, in particular, the case of FEL’s. The successful candidate will join the team engaged in the design, commissioning and optimization of innovative light sources at Elettra. Initially, his/her main task will be to contribute to the commissioning of FERMI@Elettra. In particular, he/she will be responsible for the design and implementation of a scheme for optimum spatial and temporal matching between the seed laser and the electron bunch.
After the commissioning of the first stage of the FERMI@Elettra FEL, the successful candidate will work at the realization of the most effective seeding techniques for the successful implementation of project second stage. This will imply the comparison between the “standard” seeding technique (relying on a high-power femtosecond laser) and alternative ones, including, e.g., that based on High Harmonic Generation in gases.
At the same time, he/she will participate on the development of the storage-ring FEL presently operational on the Elettra storage ring. In particular, he/she will contribute to the improvement of the compatibility between FEL operation and the standard (user-compatible) operation mode of the Elettra storage ring.
Moreover, he/she will participate in experiments aimed at exploiting the interaction between a femtosecond laser and the electron beam circulating into the Elettra storage ring to generate ultra-short synchrotron radiation pulses.
During his/her activity on the FERMI@Elettra project, he/she will work closely in contact with the engineering and physics staff of the project. In addition, he/she will keep records of the project development, including design updates, and maintain communication with the FERMI team constructing the machine. After commissioning of FERMI@Elettra’s second stage, he/she will be involved in the operation and further developments to meet the needs of the user community. He/she will be encouraged to establish his/her own research program and is expected to be involved in the generation of proposals to suitable funding agencies.
Qualifications:
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in experimental physics or in a related field with at least four years of experience in more than one of the following fields: FEL and accelerator physics, laser and optics physics, use of UHV instrumentation. Research experience in synchrotron radiation use would be a bonus. A significant publication record is required.
Good oral and written communication skills in English and the ability to work productively in a team are essential.
A working knowledge of the Italian language is desirable, but is not required. Contract type and salary will be commensurate with previous esperience and qualifications.
The search will be opened on December 15, 2009 and will continue until a suitable candidate is found or until March 15, 2010, whichever will come first. The appointment envisioned is a permanent research staff position. In the absence of sufficiently qualified candidates, after March 15, 2010, junior applicants might be considered for nonpermanent positions. Contract type and salary will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Applications should include full curriculum vitae and the names and (electronic mail) addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three references. The selection process will continue until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants in advance.
N.B. The position number A/09/02 should be clearly written on the application. The application must be accompanied by the following signed statement: "The undersigned authorizes Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. to handle his/her personal data for the purpose associated with the present announcement, within the meaning of Italian D.Lgs. 196/03".
Thank you for sending your Curriculum Vitae and for the data that contained therein.
In accordance with provisions of the Italian Law L.D. 196/03, art. 13, we inform you about the following:
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